Repair Technician

Yamaha-Guitar-Group; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

LTD, Life Insurance, 401k

Employee purchase program

Flexible work options

Casual dress

Vacation, sick time, personal time

8 Company Holidays, 2 floating

Job summary

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is seeking an in-person Repair Technician at our Union City distribution center to service amps, effects pedals, speakers, and accessories. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, repackage, and document refurbished units to meet quality standards.

The role requires electronics expertise, SMT soldering, and circuit troubleshooting with a strong hands-on approach. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent with strong electronics knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years repair experience in the MI industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot audio and digital circuits to component level; SMT soldering required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned products for condition and completeness.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or cosmetic issues affecting performance.
• Perform repairs, reconditioning, and testing to ensure full functionality.
• Clean and detail units; replace missing components as needed.
• Maintain records of repairs and disposition; follow QC and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with QA, warehouse, and sales to manage B-Stock inventory.

Skills

Circuit troubleshooting

SMT soldering

Computer skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

DV meter

Soldering (SMT)

Job description

About the Organization Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer committed to providing the best products for guitar players through several distinct brands: Yamaha, Line 6, and Ampeg, as well as the brands of Cérdoba Music Group: Cérdoba and Guild guitars, HumiCase instrument cases, and DeArmond  pickups.

Description

Yamaha Guitar Group, home to iconic brands like Line 6, Ampeg, Córdoba, and Guild, is at the forefront of innovation and creativity in designing and building equipment for guitarists. We are looking for a Repair Technician to join the team!

Yamaha Guitar Group is a small company, so our ideal candidate is able to work cross-functionally and collaborate to find the best solutions to complex problems. Our company has a unique culture, including game nights, company “jams”, and corporate sustainability and responsibility efforts to constantly improve our impact globally.

This Role will be will be in person based from our distribution center at Union City.

This role will be doing repairs and rework of YGG products that may need service such as amplifiers, effects pedals, speakers and accessories.

Essential Job Description:

• Inspect returned products to assess condition, functionality, and completeness of included accessories/parts
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or cosmetic issues affecting product performance or appearance
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and reconditioning to restore products to full working order
• Test repaired units to confirm they meet quality and functionality standards before reclassification
• Clean and detail products to remove signs of prior use, shipping damage, or handling wear
• Source, replace, or repackage missing components, hardware, or accessories as needed
• Repackage finished units in factory packaging, ensuring correct labeling and documentation
• Apply appropriate B-Stock classification and tagging in inventory/tracking systems
• Maintain accurate records of returned items, repairs performed, and final disposition
• Follow quality control checklists and safety procedures throughout the refurbishment process
• Flag units that cannot be economically restored to sellable condition for appropriate disposal or salvage
• Collaborate with quality assurance, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure B-Stock inventory is accurately represented for resale

What you Bring to the table

Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience with computer software and able to learn new applications.
• Degree in Engineering or at least 5 years real-world repair experience in the MI industry.
• An understanding of electronic circuits and theory is a must. Must be able to troubleshoot audio and digital circuits to the component level. Surface mount soldering skills are necessary. Use of technical test equipment, oscilloscope, DVM, distortion analyzer, solder equipment, is a must.
• Experience playing musical instruments or working in music production a plus

What we bring to the Table:

• Pay range $20 - $22/hr. DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k
• Employee Assistance wellness programs
• Employee product purchase program
• Flexible work options
• Casual dress
• Vacation, sick-time, personal time, volunteer time, Jury duty time.
• 8 Company Holidays, 2 floating Holiday

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.

Location Union City - Distribution Center

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Salary Range $20-$22

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.